There are 6 ways to get from Milan to Switzerland by bus, train (Trenitalia), rideshare, train, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
2h 25mRideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Milan to Zurich278.7 km
3h 42mCHF 17Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3h 20mCHF 55–98Train, fly
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3h 11mCHF 73–178Train via Como
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como S.Giovannitrain S11
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain Ec
4h 34mCHF 75–271Drive 279.5 km
- Drive from Milan to Zurichcar 279.5 km
3h 9mCHF 46–66
Milan to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Switzerland is to rideshare which costs SFr 17 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Switzerland is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Milano - Famagosta and arriving at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Milan and Switzerland is 319 km. The road distance is 279.5 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Switzerland without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Milan to Switzerland, including transfers.
Milan to Switzerland bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Milano - Famagosta station.
Milan to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Switzerland is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 100 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Switzerland?
Onebus operates a bus from Milano - Famagosta to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai once a week, and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb hourly. Tickets cost CHF 50–100 and the journey takes 3h 17m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–310
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–100
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–100
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–70
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–50
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–220
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- onebus.it
Bus from Milano - Famagosta to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://onebus.it/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Milan to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 17
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Milan to Switzerland bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Milan to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Switzerland is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Milan to Switzerland.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Switzerland. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















